Dog CEO vs RandomFox

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseStanford Dogs datasetUnverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limitNone publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Dog CEO vs RandomFox: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dog CEO or RandomFox?

On our scheduled checks, RandomFox leads on measured uptime — Dog CEO at —% versus RandomFox at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Dog CEO and RandomFox need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Dog CEO is callable with no signup, and RandomFox is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Dog CEO and RandomFox from the browser?

Yes — both Dog CEO and RandomFox send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Dog CEO and RandomFox free for commercial use?

Dog CEO allows commercial use on its free tier, and RandomFox has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.